Compiled by Rebecca Nelson, Admin Analyst/Specialist (ranelson@csuchico.edu)
Join us in celebrating Earth Day on 4/22 and Earth Month throughout April, along with continuing efforts throughout the year to support environmental sustainability and resiliency. In Faculty Development, we are passionate about this work and have been proud sponsors of the Teaching Climate Change Resilience FLC series. These events are enrichment opportunities for ourselves and our students. We hope you find something here that resonates with you and what you teach.
Earth Day is an internationally recognized holiday to raise awareness, inspire change, and foster a deeper connection with nature. The Associated Students (AS) will be hosting an Earth Day Festival on Monday, April 22nd from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Commons. Visit the AS Sustainability program webpage for more information.
Extend your Earth Day celebrations into the weekend by signing up to volunteer at the 2024 Chico Spring Clean Day on Saturday, April 20th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Hooker Oak Park and attending the Butte Environmental Council’s Endangered Species Faire on Saturday, April 20th from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Attend a public talk on Thursday, April 25th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Recital Hall as we welcome Dr. Sarah Ray (Cal Poly Humboldt) and Dr. Jennifer Atkinson (University of Washington Bothell) for a distinguished visiting professor public lecture to discuss the pre-release of their book, The Existential Toolkit for Climate Justice Educators: How to Teach in a Burning World, an easy-to-use field guide for teaching on climate injustice and building resilience in your students—and yourself—in an age of crisis. Their talk will be followed by a book signing and reception.
Watch The Climate Baby Dilemma, a film written, directed, and produced by award-winning filmmaker Victoria Lean. We were honored to host the international university film premiere of The Climate Baby Dilemma in March and have purchased digital access to the full film for Chico State through the Meriam Library.
Explore the Butte Resilience Collaborative vision for a resilient community through collaboration, communication, and connectedness throughout the year.
Visit the Teaching Climate Change and Resilience (TCCR) webpage for additional information and resources.
Upcoming events and announcements:
- 4/16 – Book in Common Faculty Workshop facilitated by Dr. Nandi Sojourner Crosby from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in ARTS 228.
- 4/17 – Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy Speaker Series facilitated by Casey Phillip Wong at 12:00 p.m. via Zoom.
- 4/19 – Let’s Chat: AI and Higher Education informal conversation facilitated by Zach Justus from 9:00-10:00 a.m. via Zoom.
- 4/19 – Summer Programs: Applications due at 11:59 p.m.
Zach Justus
Director of Faculty Development
Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences
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